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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for blindness blast

S05.8X

Other injuries of eye and orbit

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Blast (air) (hydraulic) (immersion) (underwater) › blindness”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding blindness blast

The ICD-10-CM code for blindness blast is S05.8X (Other injuries of eye and orbit).

Codes in this range require a 7th character: A for initial encounter, D for subsequent encounter and S for sequela. Use placeholder "X" characters to fill any empty positions before the 7th character.

It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.

Common questions about blindness blast ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for blindness blast?

S05.8X — Other injuries of eye and orbit (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is S05.8X billable?

No. S05.8X is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.